I mean it's equally beneficial to both of you to get someone else in there... why not put the pressure on him to market it and find a qualified tenant (the same quality that they are).

I'm assessing a HUD property (my first investment prop) and am trying narrow my estimate on the cost of rehab on a house.I was able to pull up a PCR on the property (a brick ranch) and here are some key things:Cooling/AC - DamagedHeating/Furnace - DamagedHVAC Duct - DamagedPlumbing: - Sink: Damaged - Pressure Test: FailThe property is a 1,500 sq ft ranch home that seems like a good opportunity provided I don't overshoot the cost of these items.

This takes the pressure off to resolve immediately.

That is about the only other option if a barn door wont work...not recommending it but there are some very pretty curtains and if you mount the hardware extra wide inside the room the tenants can leave it fully open except when company comes.

You can always pressurize the domestic water lines with air and check that way . 

I would pressure wash it and sell with

No pressure, just love talking about options and how Colo Spgs is becoming a really great place for investing.

There are options for those that really don't want panels on the roof though - ground mounted systems and solar patios.

This population growth is putting additional pressure on local housing markets with already critically low housing inventories, leading to sharp price increases that both homebuyers and new home developers cannot keep up with.”

That would take the pressure off and allow your mom to sell retail, if possible.